Volume 1: Edition 9

November 2024


Ovations - Ongoing updates for patrons and partners of Cleveland Ballet



Cleveland Ballet, Lilly Pulitzer, And Kent State University School Of Fashion Present Frosted Fashion & Fanciful Nutcracker Tea Party


Step into a world of enchantment and elegance on Sunday, December 8 at the Frosted Fashion and Fanciful Nutcracker Tea. This unforgettable afternoon at The City Club of Cleveland celebrates the magic of The Nutcracker, the whimsy of a tea party, and every girl’s dreams of holiday fashion while supporting Cleveland Ballet and its community outreach program. Click to purchase tickets.

The Nutcracker, December 13-22 At Playhouse Square's Connor Palace, Presented By Roe Green And RPM


If you've seen Cleveland Ballet's The Nutcracker before, you haven't seen the new production! Get your tickets for the premiere of our brand new production with new choreography, elaborate sets, and opulent costumes. Returning to the beloved original storyline with Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and their journey through the Land of the Sweets. Choose from 11 performances December 13-22 at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace. Click here to get your tickets.

Elevate Your Holiday Experience With Special Events At The Nutcracker


Fully enhance your Nutcracker experience with special events offered at each performance! Pick your performance based on a variety of holiday treats including Opening Night Pre-Performance Chat with the Artistic Director, the Cleveland Grays, Cleveland’s Singing Angels, photo meet-and-greet opportunities with the cast, dew drop face jewels, and more! Click to view the special events calendar. 

Additional Opportunities To Get In The Nutcracker Spirit This December


Cleveland Ballet is performing excerpts of The Nutcracker around greater Cleveland this holiday season. In addition to our 11 mainstage performances at Playhouse Square, join us for A Jolly Holiday with the Pops on December 1 in collaboration with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Pops Chorus at the Connor Palace. Then, head over to the Cleveland Museum of Art on December 4 for A Musical Prelude for the Holidays with M.U.S.i.C. Stars in the Classics. Or, if you’re in the Akron area, join us for Dinner, Ballet, and Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on December 4 and 5. 

Pre-Order Your Nutcracker Limited-Time Apparel Before November 26!


Just in time for holiday gift giving or to simply celebrate the magic of The Nutcracker in style, order your show apparel now so you have it in time for the performances. Our exclusive Nutcracker apparel (t-shirts and hoodies) is available for pre-order now through Tuesday, November 26. Proceeds from the Nutcracker collection benefit Cleveland Ballet and its education program that connect classroom-to-theatre learning for thousands of local Northeast Ohio students, making world-class ballet accessible to the next generation of patrons in our world-class city. Click to order your t-shirt or sweatshirt.

Cookies With The Nutcracker


Why leave cookies under the tree for Santa Claus when you can have cookies and see The Nutcracker? Look for more information on our Cookies With The Nutcracker special promotion on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Buy a holiday cookie that day at one of the participating bakeries such as Luna Bakery & Cafe and Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes to get a 30% discount to a selected performance of The Nutcracker (December 15, 6pm; December19, 7pm; December 20, 7pm).

Cleveland Ballet is indebted to its legions of supporters who have secured its position as a cultural gem with critical acclaim and continued patronage. Recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, and creativity, Cleveland Ballet is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of ballet enthusiasts through the Academy of Cleveland Ballet, its robust outreach program, and accessible programs such as Pay What You Can. Cleveland Ballet is proud to be among the prestigious ranks of a Playhouse Square resident company.

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